Cargo/Freight, Class A License, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Documentation, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Fast Food, Liability Insurance, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Mobile Applications, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Description
Transportation Manager
Reports to: Facility Manager
Classification: Exempt
SUMMARY
The Transportation Manager will oversee drivers and their collection routes to ensure customer collections are managed in a safe and efficient manner. The individual will schedule customer routes and communicate deadlines to the drivers. The Transportation Manager will interact with customers, employees, members of Sr. Management, and regulatory representatives. In every case, this individual must so present themselves with the professionalism and discretion appropriate for each interactive situation.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Launch, plan, and supervise the day-to-day onsite operations of your specific area and personnel
Monitor inventory of supplies needed, including safety gear, warehouse supplies, and office supplies
Oversees truck maintenance plan with lease company
Oversee maintenance for plant equipment
Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations
Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following-up with consistent discipline and retraining
Conduct onsite and mobile observations for improved safety and productivity
Supervise proper flow of paperwork with ops specialists
Formulates both short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the district manager
Interacts with customers as needed, including some site visits
Engages suppliers in problem solving and participates in suppliers' improvement processes by providing performance feedback on supplier surveys.
Serve as a back-up to drivers when needed
Other tasks and responsibilities as needed or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Must have a good driving record within 3 years; no accident reported
Must have excellent customer service skills with other employees, customers and regulators
Must understand how to use computer for data entry
Must be able to use software app on mobile phone for manifest documentation
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Quickly adapt to changing business demands
Quickly grasp and adapt to new tasks, software and protocols
Must meet all applicable DOT and licensing requirements
Licensed for vehicle to be driven (Class A, B or C)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner's Card (MEC)
Strong communication skills
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Climbing in and out of vehicle and cargo area
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Able to work an agreed upon standard schedule
Additional hours as job duties demand
TRAVEL - OTHER
Travel to domestic Trilogy facilities when necessary (less than 10%)
Must have a current, valid driver's license
Able to be insurable under our company's liability insurance policy
WORK CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environment & Physical Effort
Able to lift and carry up to 65 lbs.
Able to push and pull containers weighing up to 250 lbs. (96-gallon totes)
Able to load and unload materials into truck
Able to climb in and out of vehicle and cargo area multiple times per day
Able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time
Able to speak and communicate proficiently
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.